How to get a CDL in Utah

Fees and rules

Issued by

Utah Department of Public Safety, Driver License Division (DLD)

Knowledge test fee

Included in the $52 CDL application/license fee (retake $26)

Skills (road) test fee

$78 at DLD (covers 2 attempts; retake $52); third-party testers set their own prices

CDL license fee

$52 with written knowledge test, or $78 with DLD driving skills test (5-year license)

CLP is valid for

6 months (180 days)

Minimum age (within the state)

18 (under 21: intrastate only, K restriction)

Where the skills test is given

Both: DLD examiners and approved third-party testers

Medical card

Self-certify (CDL-42 form); non-excepted drivers must hold a valid DOT medical card

Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT)

ELDT must be completed before scheduling the driving skills test

Official sources

“CDL with Written Knowledge Test (Class A, B, or C with a 5-year expiration): $52.00” dld.utah.gov

“CDL with Driving Skills Test (Class A, B, or C with a 5-year expiration): $78.00” dld.utah.gov

“Once the general written knowledge test is passed, a commercial learner permit (CLP) will be issued for six (6) months.” dld.utah.gov

“An examiner with the Driver License Division can administer these tests for $78.00 (2 attempts) and $52.00 for retakes.” dld.utah.gov

“An applicant can seek out a Third-Party Tester to administer the driving skills test.” dld.utah.gov

“Driver is under 21 years old” dld.utah.gov

“Utah Commercial Driver Manual (CDL)” dld.utah.gov